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Perspective: POV Can Revive or Ruin a Story

Perspective is one of those techniques that doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Simply changing WHO is telling the story can change everything.

Redemption: Can All Characters Be “Saved”?

Redemption is a much more prolific theme than most might realize. I believe that is good, and shows that hope springs eternal with us humans.

The Synopsis: Why Love Hurts & Pain Can Be Good for Our Writing

So a big reason that writers hate writing a synopsis with the power of a thousand suns is that we believe every word we have written is precious and every character vital and necessary. But a bigger reason that many writers hate writing the synopsis (particularly for first-time novels) is it makes it painfully obvious we have no story or a terribly flawed story.

Barnes & Noble Puts Literary Classics in Blackface for Black History Month

Is there a stronger word for atrocity? To do this is essentially saying that people of color are incapable of having their own art or their own stories…so let’s lend them some white stories and help them out.

Successful People & Habits for Life Changing Results

Successful people can seem like they have some kind of magic powers beyond our understanding. For us mere mortals, it often feels like money, fame, fortune and contentment just rain down on these folks from the heavens. GASP! Truth is, successful people have three simple habits for excellence (habits WE can learn). Granted, they actually …

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